Last verified: October 2026 against the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory.
Is The Hickman a licensed personal care home in West Chester?
Yes. The Hickman at 400 N Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380 is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home, license number 140930, for 125 residents, including a 26-bed Secure Dementia Care Unit for dementia care.
| State agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) — 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
|---|---|
| License number | 140930 |
| License category | Personal Care Home |
| Status | Licensed · license type: Full |
| Licensed capacity (beds) | 125 |
| Secure Dementia Care Unit | 26 beds |
| Current certificate | March 13, 2026 to March 13, 2027 |
| Inspection summaries posted | 34 (latest June 2, 2026) |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | None reported in the DHS directory (full license, no revocation or appeal) |
| Licensee | THE HICKMAN FRIENDS SENIOR COMMUNITY OF WEST CHESTER · Nonprofit |
| Address / phone | 400 N Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380 · (484) 760-6300 |
| State record | Inspection history · Certificates |
What do DHS inspection records show for The Hickman?
DHS has posted 34 Licensing Inspection Summaries for The Hickman, the most recent dated June 2, 2026; 5 of them since January 2023, against a Chester County median of 8.
Each summary lists any violations and the plan of correction. Open the latest summary (PDF) or ask the home to show you the copy it must post on site.
How does The Hickman compare with other homes in Chester County?
The Hickman ranks number 4 by licensed capacity among the 50 DHS-licensed homes in Chester County, where the median home has 82.5 beds and 27 homes run a secured dementia unit.
Other licensed homes in West Chester: Wellington Court at Hershey's Mill, Sunrise of Westtown, Arbor Terrace Willistown, Barclay Friends, Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Bellingham at West Chester and more in the directory.
How much does The Hickman cost?
Pennsylvania does not publish prices for individual homes; typical Greater Philadelphia assisted living runs $4,800–$6,900/mo in 2026, so ask The Hickman for its written fee schedule and resident contract.
Before you tour, read our tour question checklist and ask the home for its latest posted inspection summary. Concerns go to the DHS complaint line, 1-877-401-8835.
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